How to Say "is concerned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “is concerned” is “preocupe” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
No se preocupe por mi llegada tarde; ya estoy aquí.
Don't worry about my late arrival; I'm already here.
Es crucial que mi jefe se preocupe por el bienestar del equipo.
It is crucial that my boss worries about the team's well-being.
Dudo que ella se preocupe realmente por el problema.
I doubt that she really worries about the problem.
The Special 'Worry' Form (Subjunctive)
'Preocupe' is the special verb form (the subjunctive) used when you talk about wishes, doubts, emotions, or necessary actions. You use it after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that...).
Formal Command Form
When giving a command to someone formally (usted), 'preocupe' is the core of the command. In the very common phrase 'Don't worry,' you add the reflexive pronoun: 'No se preocupe.'
Forgetting the 'Se'
Mistake: “No preocupe por esto.”
Correction: No se preocupe por esto. When talking about worrying yourself, you must include the little word 'se' before the verb form.
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